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Read about our lawsuit against NY State DEC and National Grid in @BklynEagle here: brooklyneagle.com/408580/gow…
Parcel III of the former Citizens Gas Works (MGP site) is a continuing source of contamination for the
Gowanus Canal+surrounding area. Ahead of residential redevelopment,NYS must place it in the State Superfund Program to ensure a strong cleanup. The suit: drive.google.com/file/d/1fzr…
Our environment health survey is in mailboxes this week. If you see it you’re in the eligible area. It’s in collaboration with NYU-based experts. Take it or get info here: nyu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/S…
These systems to make indoor air safe from toxic soil vapor intrusion are not perfect
A year-long effort to eliminate chemical fumes in the basement of an elementary school near the Gowanus Canal has been unsuccessful, raising the likelihood that students will return to class after the summer with state officials still pursuing a permanent fix: gothamist.visitlink.me/IdkJ1…
Link in bio- For present or past residents in communities in/around Gowanus. Join 100s in the area who’ve taken it
More responses reflect the effects of legacy pollution more accurately and help in advocacy for best cleanup- In partnership with Dr. Judith Zelikoff at NYU/Grossman
The anonymous Voice Of Gowanus Community Health Survey: nyu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/S…
Video q&a w/NYU environmental health expert Dr.Judith Zelikoff on the context of our Gowanus Community Health Survey and potential health impacts of living near/on contaminated land-Survey in bio. Interview by local music recording studio owner Martin Bisi youtu.be/JhAHOfYMB7k
THE most toxic site in Gowanus, adjacent to Carroll Gardens. @NYSDEC plan to further split this hazard to public health into 1 more remediation parcel prompted official opposition by @JoAnneSimonBK52, @RepDanGoldman and the Gowanus CAG. The site must be unified as a NYS Superfund
After two years of delays and disputes, the developers of the Gowanus Green — the massive affordable housing development set to be built atop one of the most toxic sites in Gowanus — appear to see a light at the end of a long, sludgy tunnel. brooklynpaper.com/developmen…
Our member @MartinBisi on SubwayTakes talkin about the toxic site (former) Citizens Gas Works in Gowanus, the “worst of the worst” with toxicity down to bedrock. He also calls out National Grid (the responsible polluter) for stalling cleanup. Watch here: instagram.com/reel/DVjBLoSjl…
We launched a health survey for Greater Gowanus in partnership with NYU School of Medicine-based Dr. Judith Zelikoff -expert in toxicology / environmental health. Participate here: voiceofgowanus.org/healthsur…
Hemos lanzado una Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria en colaboración con una experta en toxicología y salud ambiental basada en NYU
La encuesta anónima busca comprender los efectos de sustancias tóxicas heredadas como el BTEX y el TCE en la comunidad. Aquí: voiceofgowanus.org/healthsur…
Article: Gowanus’ most toxic site. “Work paused since February 2024, after National Grid disagreed with DEC over directives”
"Assemblymenber @JoAnneSimonBK52 and Congressman @RepDanGoldman raised concerns on whether current remediation plan is sufficient"
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This article nails it! We’ve been focusing community attention on the contaminated land in Gowanus - it’s not just the water of the superfund’ed canal that’s a public health issue - there’s the threat that’s out of view -in @CityAndStateNY- read here: cityandstateny.com/policy/20…
Today’s press release. @RepDanGoldman and @JoAnneSimonBK52 issue public comments to @NYSDEC aligned with us re: area’s most toxic site-in contrast to @bradlander support for fast tracking residential there. Waiting for @CMShahanaHanif @Sen_Gounardes -Here: mailchi.mp/42241a4ff998/earl…
11th hour announcement by @NYSDEC extending comment period from today to Jan 4-Proposed amendment is to split one of the Brownfield cleanup sections into 2 -further fragmenting the larger former Citizens Gas Works in Gowanus which should be a State Superfund site in its entirety
@NYSDEC must host a public meeting for cleanup plan of Parcels I&II of Gowanus/Carroll Gardens’ most toxic site -Citizens- as they did for Parcel III +extend comment period to Feb 1
MAKE CITIZENS A SUPERFUND / Don't let polluter National Grid use Brownfield Pgm to reduce cleanup
